Award

Award of UK Infected Blood Inquiry Legal Support

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

29 May 2019 at 16:02

Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council and the Scottish Government have initiated a procurement process for the tender titled "Award of UK Infected Blood Inquiry Legal Support." This procurement falls under the services industry category and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The tender period began on 4th March 2019 and concluded on 28th February 2020. This award has an estimated value of £50,000 and is currently led by the Scottish Government, which has contracted Morton Fraser for the provision of legal advice related to the Inquiry.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for legal firms specialising in public law and inquiries. Companies that possess expertise in delivering comprehensive legal support, especially in the context of government inquiries and compliance, would be well-positioned to compete. The requirement for high-quality legal advice and guidance may attract firms with a robust background in preparing legal documentation, liaising with governmental bodies, and representing public entities in legal proceedings.

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Notice Title

Award of UK Infected Blood Inquiry Legal Support

Notice Description

We require the provision of legal advice, guidance and/or support in the following areas:* Preparation for Proceedings, i.e. helping to oversee and react to the following:o Attendance at and representing the Scottish Government at some, but not all, Inquiry hearings (please note that the Scottish Government may separately seek to appoint Counsel in due course, although it does not currently anticipate this being required);o Advising on evidence submitted to the Inquiry;o Reviewing evidence published by the Inquiryo Briefing Scottish Government on public hearings; ando Instructing and preparing opening and closing statements;* Provision of high quality and timely legal advice in relation to the Scottish Government's response to the Inquiry including in relation to:o Inquiries legislation and procedure;o Privilege;o Interpretation and compliance with Rule 9 letters or Section 21 Notices from the Inquiry requiring the production of documentation from the Scottish Government; ando Liability;* Liaison where appropriate with the Inquiry solicitors and other legal firms and bodies, such as NHS National Services Scotland's Central Legal Office, regarding the Scottish Government's interests in the Inquiry;* Analysis and legal advice to Scottish Government on documentation and evidence submitted by other parties to the Inquiry (where not covered in preparations for hearings above); and* Providing support to Scottish Government staff and former staff as needed in helping them prepare for giving oral evidence if required and helping them to draft any written statements for the Inquiry.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000568259
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY355443
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

CPV Codes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
More Powers Implementation Team, Place, Housing & Regulatory Services, Housing Property
Contact Email
andrew.mcewan@edinburgh.gov.uk, morepowersprocurement@gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314693922, +44 300 244 6824

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

AVISON YOUNG (FORMERLY GVA

CELLO SIGNAL LTD (T/A LEITH AGENCY

HARVEY NASH

MORTON FRASER

PARITY

PARITY PROFESSIONALS

SALTIRE ROOFING & BUILDING

STRATHESK RESOLUTIONS

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